Valentines Day 2005 was a key date in the history of the movie business. It was the day that Chad Hurley, Steve Chen and Jawed Karim registered the name youtube.com. The movie business, and especially film distribution, has not been the same since. The last ten years has seen a host of additional changes. Digital technology has made it possible… Read more →
Category: Visual
Just How Expensive Are Real DSLR Cinema Lenses?
We’ve rounded up some of the most widely used real cinema lenses utilized on big-budget films. Let’s explore the high cost of high-end lenses. Top Image from RedUser. There’s just something about the look and feel of a studio-backed film. For many filmmakers who have the good fortune to utilize top-level gear, this look and feel is within reach. For… Read more →
5 Reasons for Using a Color Grading Control Surface
A control surface is an essential piece of gear for professional color correction. Here are five good reasons why. Though this is no secret to seasoned professionals, many aspiring colorists don’t realize the inherent value that a color grading control surface will bring to their work. After all, many professional software packages can be used without additional hardware. The DaVinci… Read more →
Cold Weather Photography Tips. How to Defrost and Save a Frozen Camera
Cold Weather Photography Nikon 55mm E non-AI, FotoPro C5i Tripod 1/10 sec @ f/16 & ISO 100 SLR Lounge Preset SystemTokina 11-16mm f/2.8, FotoPro C5C Tripod 1/60 sec @ f/10 & ISO 100 SLR Lounge Preset SystemUh oh, Matt froze all the cameras. This could be bad!Hi there folks! This will mark the beginning of another new series, and be forewarned,… Read more →
Filmmaking Tips: Lighting With LED Panels
Thanks to their ease of use, LED panels are becoming more popular than ever. Make sure you’re using them effectively by following these filmmaking tips. I have mixed feelings about shooting with LED panels. On one hand, they are extremely convenient, efficient, and easy to set up. But at the same time, there are some undeniable downsides to working with them.… Read more →
How To Use The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
March 30, 2015 by Guest Filmmaker Blogger 4 My name is Bojan Dulabic and I’m a filmmaker from Vancouver. I’m currently in the process of finishing my second feature film Project: Eugenics, which I shot mostly on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. In this article I’d like to talk about some of pros and cons, myths associate with this camera,… Read more →
Getting around on the job
Many types of transportation methods are used in the filming process. From Cranes and ladders to ATV’s and the myriad of trucks needed to move the equipment cast and crew from location to location. Some can be fun and others tend to be a little dangerous at times. On the Shoot for ‘Ventures in Wine Country’ getting around the vineyard… Read more →
High Tech Movie Locations
Spider Technologies in Kelowna BC was one of the highest tech locations we found in the Okanagan for a specific scene in ‘A Wife’s Nightmare’ Production by Vic Sarin. The entire movie was shot in the Okanagan last year. Visionomics was bought in to provide top notch playback services for the film. Spider creates pre-manufactured modular and conventional power solutions.… Read more →
Why we make Movies
“Movies touch our hearts and awaken our vision, and change the way we see things. They take us to other places, they open doors and minds. Movies are the memories of our lifetime, we need to keep them alive.” “Basically, you make another movie, and another, and hopefully you feel good about every picture you make. And you say, ‘My… Read more →